August 27, 2025 , Shymkent — In recent years, as part of the infrastructure projects being implemented in the city, land plots have been systematically returned to the state for state needs. These measures are important for the strategic development plans of the city and the country's economic growth. Since the beginning of 2025, 254 land plots have been forcibly expropriated and returned to the state for use in the city's infrastructure and social projects.

In Shymkent, the return of land plots for state needs is being carried out legally, and mutual agreements are being established between residents and the state. This process was carried out through the payment of compensation or the provision of an alternative plot of land.

In the first half of 2025, 254 land plots were returned to the state for state needs in Shymkent. Their total area is 116.7 hectares. The state paid compensation for these lands in the amount of 5.1 billion tenge.

The majority of the returned land plots are intended for the construction of important infrastructure facilities for the city. These projects include the construction of roads, social facilities, parks and sports fields.

1. Phase 5 of Kunayev Avenue
   The extension of Kunayev Avenue is an important project for the development of Shymkent's transport infrastructure. For this, 270 land plots were taken for state needs, 248 of which were returned through compensation. This project will contribute to improving the city's transport system and developing the city center.
2. A-2 highway in Turan district
   Compensation was paid for 23 of the 80 land plots intended for the construction of a bypass road from the Badam River to the Kazygurt microdistrict, and residents returned their land. This road project is an important highway connecting the southern part of Shymkent, which will increase the efficiency of urban transport.
3. Continuation of S. Baiterekov Street
   The extension of S. Baiterekov Street is being built in the area from Y. Altynsarin Street and Almaty Highway to Turan microdistrict. For this, 33 out of 56 plots were returned to state ownership through compensation. This project is being implemented with the aim of strengthening the city's transport system and increasing logistics efficiency.
4. Construction of a stadium in Karatau district, block 223
   In the 223rd block of Karatau district, 174 of the 191 land plots were returned through compensation, and 6 were returned with land plots of equal value for the construction of a stadium. This project is being implemented with the aim of providing sports opportunities for the city's residents.

By court decision, several land plots were returned to state ownership, including 7 land plots with an area of 57.24 hectares . These plots will be used for construction and development in accordance with state needs. In addition, these decisions allowed the budget to save additional funds - a total of 500 million tenge was saved.

Land plots returned through the courts are very important for state needs, as they have a significant impact on the development of social infrastructure and the public transport system.

In addition, legislative work continues on the return of 30 land plots to the state without compensation. This process is carried out in accordance with specific legal requirements, and each case is considered individually. The basis of the lands returned without compensation is land intended for state projects, which are essential for the development of the city's infrastructure.

When returning land plots to the state, special attention was paid to negotiations with residents. Mutual agreements between the state and residents provided for compensation, provision of alternative land plots, or other favorable conditions. This process was aimed at achieving convenient and fair solutions for residents.

The work on the return of land plots, which is being carried out for the development of the city's infrastructure projects and the construction of new facilities, is aimed at preserving the interests of residents without affecting their social situation.

The systematic implementation of land restitution for state needs in Shymkent is an important contribution to the development of the city's infrastructure. These measures are important for improving the quality of life of city residents and developing the transport system. And the methods of paying compensation, providing land of equal value, or returning it through the courts are a fair system that protects the interests of residents and allows for further development.

The scale and scope of Shymkent's infrastructure projects will play a major role in the development of the city, and the results of these works will contribute to making the city more comfortable and modern in the future.